Teacher of Geography
Finham Park School
CV3 6EA
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade TMS / NQT
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 29th October 2018
- Apply by:
- 25 September 2018
Job overview
Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover)
Grade TMS / NQT
Required to start after October half term
Finham Park School is the Lead School in the recently established Finham Park Multi Academy Trust. Primary and secondary schools in Finham Park MAT will set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.
Finham Park School was judged as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted in 2015, for the second time. It is a Specialist College in Mathematics & Computing, a National Support School, and Leading Edge School. It is highly over-subscribed with a growing Sixth Form of over 300 students. We have recently been accredited to the World Class Schools Organisation – endorsing that Finham Park is a place where all our students develop a love of “learning for life”.
The Governors are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Geography who has a passion for teaching and learning. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and motivated professional with an ambitious vision for the subject. This role would be suitable for an experienced teacher or an outstanding NQT who wants to work in a leading Academy focused on ensuring that all students achieve or exceed their potential. Experience of teaching Post 16 Geography would be highly Advantageous.
The successful candidate will join an established Humanities Faculty, where our teachers are committed to delivering a high quality, lively and interesting curriculum to challenge and inspire all of our students. Geography is a popular and growing subject at the school, with creative and engaging lessons where field work is highly supported, with GCSE and A Level results higher than the national average.
Completed application forms should be returned to apply@finhampark.co.uk or by post to:
HR Department
Finham Park Multi Academy Trust
Torrington Avenue
Coventry
CV4 9WT
Closing date: 25th September 2018 at 9am
Interview date: 28th September 2018
Finham Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
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About Finham Park School
Finham Park is a popular and successful 11 -18 comprehensive school situated in the south west of Coventry. It has an excellent reputation within the local community as well as nationally and internationally. The school was re-accredited as a World Class School in July 2018.
Ofsted described the school as a place where there is a strong culture of learning and a proven track record of academic success, with students consistently making above average levels of progress in their studies in both Key Stages 4 and 5. The behaviour of the students is Outstanding.
Their eagerness for learning allows our teachers to deliver stimulating and innovative lessons that result in rapid progress. There is a clear focus on the development of teaching and learning through engagement in national research programmes with a strong structure of support at all levels. In addition, there is personalised programme of professional development and extensive opportunities for career progression.
The school is well resourced. New technologies are widely available and are helping to transform teaching and learning across a diverse range of subjects. In addition, ongoing investment has been made to the whole site - recently by upgrading science laboratories, STEM workrooms and the construction of a sixth form centre.
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